The 60-Year Teardown
A seasoned interviewer marks his 60th birthday by reflecting on 30,000+ conversations with world leaders, revealing a hidden pattern he calls the "Mountain"—the relentless climb toward external success. He argues that high‑performers often build a digital "Proxy" that eclipses their true selves, leading to a cage‑like summit. To counter this, he outlines three pillars—Execution Engine, Biological Fortress, and Presence Protocol—offering concrete habits that prioritize action, health, and authentic living. Finally, he challenges readers to pick an avoided habit and conduct a personal "Teardown" for real transformation.
Old Cars, New Money
The blog notes a paradox in the 2020s: while new cars become faster, safer and more software‑driven, they also grow homogenous and expensive. Meanwhile, collectors are flocking to late‑1990s and early‑2000s analog performance cars, treating them as alternative assets. A...